Meet Our Team
Dr. Patricia Justice, Founder & CEO
Dr. Patricia Justice is the founder and CEO of HUGS 4 KIDS N STEAM dba GOSTEAM4GIRLS, GOSTEAM4KIDS.
Milton Randall, Engineering & MESA Program
Milton Randle is an expert in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented engineering and computer science students and has thirty years of experience working in college-based STEM programs. managing staff and students towards the facilitation of student success in these majors and careers. Randle has designed and taught orientation courses to freshmen and transfer engineering and computer science students as well as receiving and facilitating training relative to MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) programs and engineering orientation instruction since 1983.
Dr. Pamala Heard
Dr. Pamala Heard has over twenty-five years’ experience as an educator, director, and consultant. Currently, Dr. Heard holds the position of Director of Honors College Student Services and Activities, at JSU. She is actively involved in outreach for students from Post-Doc to pre- college. She has garnished over $3 million dollars in grants funds in the 10 years of her work.
Advisory
Giyani Polk, Director of Program
Ge’Yanni has a passion for the sciences and wants to share that legacy with other historically underrepresented groups of girls who do not have the opportunities within their community and educational environments by empowering students to excel in math and science. Ge’Yanni’s background is in Biotechnology and Chemistry.
D’Sunte Wilson, Technology and Training Programs
Disunite is a Computer Engineer, tech entrepreneur and innovative IT Trainer for technology like Cisco, Java, Microsoft, Project Management Professional (PMP), AutoCAD, and Social Media. They are currently President of Out of Bounds Technology, California State University.